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About PNWFT

With a passion for people, and a commitment to delivering knowledgeable information in a friendly, personal and positive manner – always giving more than required , Pacific NW Float Trips sets a standard of excellence.

Former teacher, Dave Button, spent his childhood in Newhalem, Washington along the Skagit River where he first started rafting. After earning his teaching degree from Western Washington University, Dave was stationed first in Arizona and later in Alaska where he completed his military duty.

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Testimonials

Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home; that wildness is necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.

John Muir

My daughter had read some reviews before our float trip so we were prepared for just about anything. If you aren’t expecting any type of luxury this is the trip for you. We did the float trip with a light lunch and wine tasting. The float trip was wonderful, beautiful scenery and a very interesting guide. The light lunch was just that – they provided water, some fruit, chips, turkey rollups,cookies, etc. Do not pay extra for the wine tasting. They simply tell you to go to Challenger Ridge, w…

airjennie

We went on this eagle watching tour for my birthday (I love me some bald eagles). When we arrived at the meeting spot, we still needed to pay, and we didn’t have cash. No worries – we were driven to the nearest ATM. The ride was amazing, and our guide was funny and informative. It was November in Washington – so it was gray and drizzling and cold, but the trip was well worth it. We saw between 20-30 eagles during our trip, including some juveniles who didn’t have their recognizable white…

hildeborg

I just wanted to drop you a note and say thank you for such an amazing adventure!!!! Doing this float trip is something I have dreamed of doing for years and this trip more than lived up to everyone of my expectations.
I have already told several people who have seen my pictures that you are the best company in the PNW to do this with.
It was also so very nice to hear your fond memories of Carl and Peggy Tranberg. We miss them everyday and treasure all of the memories that we have of them.…

Jessamyn Curtin

My wife and I had a wonderful time on the trip of February 3 on the Skagit. I talked of it at school and many teachers are interested in a trip next year. I enjoyed your presentation and the scenery, it made our weekend ‘Super’, I didn’t even miss watching the Super Bowl. Thanks again.

Robert Webb

My sister Mary, her husband David and son John Danforth and I were out with you team today on the Skagit for a white water raft tour. Although it wasn’t what my sister had planned for us after talking to you we did it. We were so overwhelmed with the experience and the beauty words can’t really do it justice. Joe was our tour guide and he was the best! He was extremely well versed in local history, plants, animals and geography of the region. He was in complete control of the boat at all tim…

Dan Gadbois, Everett

After reading the reviews, our expectations were –to put our best spin on it– low. However, we had a fabulous afternoon on the river with our guide, Joe. We were lucky to have warm weather, clear waters, beautiful views of the surrounding snow dotted rocky peaks from the river gorge and watched salmon swimming up river. We were the only two rafters so we were pleased that our trip was not cancelled. However, if you are considering taking a trip with Pacific NW Float Trips, there are so…

Cathy C

We bought a couple groupons for this whitewater trip in August, and it really turned out to be a fun time. Most of us were not experienced rafters, and the guides at Pacific NW Float trips were well-informed, and entertaining. Even though the water wasn’t running that fast, we got into some whitewater, and some water come into the raft which was exciting for the younger guys in our rafting party. The only disappointing part was the lunch that was included; I would have preferred my Peanut-butt…

jmal08

I just wanted to thank you for an amazing raft trip! We enjoyed a raft all to ourselves, and Dave did an excellent job. He was very skilled and knowledgeable. We saw 10 eagles and beautiful scenery. He also showed us a beaver dam. Thank you for letting us eat at the restaurant afterwards. That was delicious. We will definitely recommend this company to our friends. I’m going to give you good ratings on the site as well.

Josh and Judy Bagwell

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. Sail away from the safe harbor…catch the currents and trade winds in your sails..Explore, Dream Discover.